Scams & Consumer Protection

Scams & Consumer Protection focuses on raising awareness about fraudulent schemes, online scams, and deceptive financial practices. It provides tips, news, and expert advice to help consumers recognize, avoid, and report scams. The goal is to safeguard individuals’ money and personal information by promoting safe financial and online behaviors.

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Top 10 UK Scams to Watch Out for in 2026 – Protect Yourself Now

Top 10 UK Scams to Watch Out for in 2026 – Protect Yourself Now I learned the lesson the awkward way last winter when my mom rang me in a panic about a “Royal Mail” text saying her parcel was stuck. She nearly tapped the link. That tiny moment reminded me how sneaky scams have …...

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UK Shoppers Warned: 6.4 Million Scammed by Fake Black-Friday Ads

6.4 million people were scammed after clicking on fake Black Friday ads — what UK shoppers should know 6.4 million people were scammed after clicking on fake Black Friday ads, so UK shoppers should be careful before they buy. Last year, I remember my cousin proudly saying that he had found a “half-price Dyson” through...

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Remote-Purchase Fraud Is Surging in the UK: OTP Scam Warning

Remote-Purchase Fraud Is Surging in the UK: How Scammers Trick You into Sharing One-Time Codes Remote-Purchase Fraud Is Surging in the UK: How Scammers Trick You Into Sharing One-Time Codes I first learned about remote-purchase fraud the hard way — not through a crime documentary, but while half-asleep on a Tuesday morning, trying to...

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Scams & Consumer Protection

Black Friday or Black Fraud? How Fake Deals Trick UK Shoppers in 2025

A UK shopper questioning inflated Black Friday discounts while shopping online Black Friday or ‘Black Fraud’? How Fake Deals Are Tricking UK Shoppers in 2025 I still remember the first time I felt that little sting of regret after Black Friday.A shiny “60% OFF” badge. A ticking countdown clock. A smug feeling that I’d beaten...

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UK Households Warned: How a New ‘SMS-Blaster’ Tool Is Fueling Text Scams Right Now

How a new “SMS-Blaster” tool is making text scams worse right now in the UK | UK Money Daily How a new “SMS-Blaster” tool is making text scams worse right now in the UK Published: 7 November 2025 • Category: Scams & Consumer Protection I still remember the text that almost got me: a message …...

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Scams & Consumer Protection

How to Spot Fake Delivery Texts & QR Code Scams UK

Fake delivery texts and QR code scams are increasingly common across the UK—please take the time to learn how to identify and report them promptly. How to Spot Fake Delivery Texts & QR Code Scams UK A few weeks ago, I got a text saying my “parcel was held at the depot” and needed a …...

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